Dilbert cartoon first published on Wednesday 18th June 2008

Dilbert//7004, first published eighteen years ago on Wednesday 18th June 2008

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workplace rumours idiot false rumor charging for rumors

Official transcript

Dogbert's Rumor Control Ted says, "I need to squash a workplace rumor that I'm an idiot."

Dogbert says, "I charge $10 for each false rumor and $1,000 for any rumor I decide is true."

Ted says, "Sounds fair."

Dogbert says, "Really? That just cost you $1,000."

originally published on dilbert.com

Open source transcript

I NEED TO SQUASH A WORKPLACE RUMOR THAT IM AN IDIOT.

DOGBERT'S RUMOR CONTROL I CHARGE $10 FOR EACH FALSE RUMOR AND $1,000 FOR ANY RUMOR I DECIDE IS TRUE.

DOGBERT'S SOUNDS FAIR REALLY?

THAT JUST COST YOU $1,000.

collated from github.com/jvarn/dilbert-archive

AI Analysis

Comic Strip Title: "Rumor Control"

Summary:

The comic strip features Dilbert, a white dog, sitting at a desk with a sign that reads "Dogbert's Rumor Control." He is wearing a white shirt and tie, and has a serious expression on his face.

In the first panel, a man approaches the desk and says, "I need to squash a workplace rumor that I'm an idiot." Dogbert responds, "I charge $10 for each false rumor and $1,000 for any rumor I decide is true."

The second panel shows Dogbert sitting at the desk, looking at the man with a smug expression. The man says, "Sounds fair. That just cost you $1,000."

The third panel depicts Dogbert sitting in a chair, looking pleased with himself. The man is standing next to him, saying, "Really?"

The comic strip is a humorous commentary on the power of rumors and the willingness of people to pay to have them squashed. It also highlights the absurdity of the situation and the ridiculousness of Dogbert's pricing structure.

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